The Buckeye Flame

Become a Firefly!

The Buckeye Flame Fireflies is our monthly donor program — the easiest and most powerful way for you to support local LGBTQ+ news all year.

When you set up a monthly donation at the Ember, Bonfire, or Inferno levels, you'll become a Firefly and get our Firefly perks! Use the Custom Amount option to start a monthly donation at a different amount or to give a one-time donation.

Fireflies Perks:

Exclusive Fireflies holographic vinyl sticker (plus a virtual sticker) to show off your pride in being a Firefly, starting in 2026.
Firefly Chats: Quarterly opportunities with Buckeye Flame staff to get the inside scoop about our reporting.
Discount code for The Buckeye Flame Merch Shop

Now through the end of the year, donations up to $15,000 are matched through our NewsMatch campaign. Begin your monthly recurring donation today and double your support!

Head to The Buckeye Flame homepage for more about our work.
If you'd rather send a check, please make it out to "The Buckeye Flame" and send it to PO Box 602121, Cleveland, OH 44102. The Buckeye Flame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation is fully tax deductible.

Choose a Donation Option

Ember — $12.50

Giving at the ember level will cover our costs for producing one original, high quality LGBTQ+ Ohio story!

You will be charged today and then every month until you cancel.

You will be charged today and then every year until you cancel.

Amount to Give

$12.50

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Bonfire — $25.00

With your gift, we can produce two LGBTQ+ Ohio stories that we could not have produced without your fire.

You will be charged today and then every month until you cancel.

You will be charged today and then every year until you cancel.

Amount to Give

$25.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Inferno — $37.50

When you torch up an inferno, you enable the production of three original stories that will amplify LGBTQ+ Ohioans.

You will be charged today and then every month until you cancel.

You will be charged today and then every year until you cancel.

Amount to Give

$37.50

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Custom Amount

Any amount keeps our Flame burning!

You will be charged today and then every month until you cancel.

You will be charged today and then every year until you cancel.

Amount to Give

Minimum is $1.00

I'll cover the $ processing fees (estimated) so my entire gift can be put to work.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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